Depositors withdraw Tk 107 crore from five merging banks in two days

However, Tk 44 crore were deposited during the same period
5 January 2026, 12:04 PM

Islami Bank holds orientation for trainee officers

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC yesterday organised an orientation programme for 1,000 newly recruited trainee assistant officers at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Dhaka.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Banks, factories to remain closed tomorrow amid national mourning for Khaleda Zia

Banks will remain closed tomorrow after the interim government declared a public holiday as part of a three-day national mourning period following the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia..Non-bank financial institutions will also remain closed, according to circulars issued by
30 December 2025, 14:58 PM

Merged banks’ deposits to be transferred to Sommilito Islami Bank next week

The process of transferring depositors’ accounts from the five banks undergoing a merger to the newly formed Sommilito Islami Bank is nearing completion and is expected to be finalised within the next week, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB).
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Jamuna Bank cardholders to get benefits at Best Western Plus

Jamuna Bank PLC signed a corporate agreement with Best Western Plus Bay Hills Hotel in Cox’s Bazar on December 9, according to a press release.
24 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Banks to stay open on Saturday for election payments

Candidates will be able to make payments through bank drafts, pay orders or treasury challans at any branch of scheduled banks across the country
24 December 2025, 14:34 PM

Five merged banks asked to declare zero shares

The net asset value of the shares of the banks’ shareholders is negative, ranging from Tk 350 to Tk 420
22 December 2025, 13:32 PM

HSBC opens business development office at Bepza Economic Zone

Local and foreign investors operating in the zone will be provided with access to its international banking capabilities
21 December 2025, 14:42 PM

Bangladesh Bank plans to raise reserves to $35b by year-end: Governor

Within December, non-performing loans also likely to come down, Ahsan H Mansur says at ERF seminar
18 December 2025, 11:44 AM

Bangladesh Bank buys another $67m from 7 banks

Dollar acquisition reached $691.50 million so far in December 2025
17 December 2025, 13:35 PM

Bank accounts linked to Faisal Karim Masud frozen

The NBR froze the accounts due to Masud’s alleged involvement in the shooting of Hadi
14 December 2025, 05:52 AM

Banglalink given primary approval to launch digital wallet

The operator has already received regulatory go-ahead to operate as a payment service provider
10 December 2025, 13:01 PM

Bangladesh Bank tightens rules on incentive bonuses for bankers

The central bank issued a circular in this regard
9 December 2025, 15:13 PM

Banks asked to ready default data of poll candidates

The central bank is likely to issue a letter to banks in this regard soon
8 December 2025, 13:15 PM

Stabilising financial sector a vital but tough task: governor

Ahsan H Mansur attends a Planning Commission discussion
8 December 2025, 12:01 PM

Exporters criticise high bank interest

Say they are losing ground to regional peers
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Applications sought for Sammilito Islami Bank’s MD post

The application for a three-year contract should be submitted by December 22 this year
4 December 2025, 13:43 PM

Inflation may come down to 5% by FY26: governor

Ahsan H Mansur attends a dialogue organised by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority
4 December 2025, 10:44 AM

Evaluating corporate governance: a key responsibility of auditors

Auditors safeguard stakeholder interests by providing reasonable assurance that the financial statements present a true and fair view
3 December 2025, 11:10 AM

Restoring depositors’ trust is top priority

Say Sammilito Islami Bank’s chairman
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM